Doing Drugstore: Studio 35 Spray-On Glow For Legs

A few weeks ago, I was headed to a cocktail-dress-type event, and I wanted something to give my pasty white legs a bit of a boost, but I didn't have time for a self-tanner. I headed to Walgreens looking to try out Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs ($13.50) but alas, they were sold out of the appropriate shade for my skin tone. Instead, I opted for the less expensive Studio 35 Beauty Glow for Legs ($10), which I found in the underwear, socks, and nylons aisle. "It's like pantyhose in a can!" the label proclaims. Depending on how you view it, that could be a good or bad thing. Tights, I like; hose, I don't. To find out my results, keep reading.

I've had some bad luck with spray-on tanners in the past, so I was concerned with splotching and streaking with this spray-on "leg makeup." However, I was impressed with the surprisingly easy application, and the product, which dried very quickly, didn't rub off throughout the day. The Light Glow shade I picked, one out of four available, provided a soft, subtle, and flattering enhancement to my legs. Bonus? It's scent-free and washed off easily upon showering. Tip: You must absolutely put something under your feet, like a plastic garbage bag or old towel, while applying. Otherwise, you'll end up with a makeup-stained floor. My only complaints? The spray-on had a slightly tacky-to-the-touch feel, and the finish was just a bit too matte for my preference. If you are looking for shiny legs à la Gwyneth, this product is not for you. But if you need just a bit of an enhancement, without a fake glow or uneven finish, this one's full of win.

I finally tried this stuff today (a GF gave me the bottle last year and I never looked at it again) and I have to say I loved it. At 39, my legs still look great but without color from the long winter, they were pasty and that did NOT go well with the new, short, flirty dress I wanted to wear. So I happened to see this and said "heck with it" and tried it knowing I had plenty of time to remove it if results were subpar.
LOVED the results. I've gotten about 5 compliments on how my legs look and know one even knows I have the product on so I give it an A+.

While I've not used this brand, I do use the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, and love the results. It's so much easier than scheduling in a spray tan when all I want to do is wear a skirt one day that week. The color is natural, and it actually makes my legs feel very smooth--I believe their advertising claims that the smoothness is due to the Vitamin K in the product. It also helps to reduce the appearances of veins (admittedly, now I sound like an infomercial). For you good shoppers out there, I think that I saw the Sally Hansen product on sale at Target recently for $6.99!!
I'll pick this brand up next time I'm at the store ... there's nothing like a good faux-tanning product for a fair skinned redhead like myself!